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Images from Michigan's Final Four securing 79-59 win over Florida
By Melanie Maxwell
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Michigan fan Gary Myers, of Denver, Colorado, distributes the signs he made over two rows of seats before the start of Michigan's Elite Eight game against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fan Gary Myers, of Denver, Colorado, distributes the signs he made over two rows of seats before the start of Michigan's Elite Eight game against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. and his teammates stretch on the court during warm ups before the start of their Elite Eight game against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fifth-year senior Corey Person huddles the team before tip off against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan cheerleaders take the court before the start of the game at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas lines up a three-point shot during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary looks to pass the ball during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke shoots over Florida junior Will Yeguete during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan sings the fight song with a small child during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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A Michigan fans celebrate a three-point basket during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Caris LeVert eyes sophomore Trey Burke as he saves the ball from going out of bounds on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas looks for a basket during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Florida senior Mike Rosario attempts to keep the ball from rolling out of bounds during the first half against Michigan at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Florida head coach Billy Donovan looks at the ground during the first half against Michigan at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans cheer in the stands during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary looks to pass the ball during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan fans celebrate a three-point basket during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan bench reacts to a three-point basket by freshman Nik Stauskas during the first half against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke reaches in to steal the ball from Florida junior Scottie Wilbekin during the first half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke moves the ball after a steal from Florida junior Scottie Wilbekin during the first half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke makes an easy basket after stealing the ball from Florida junior Scottie Wilbekin during the first half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary guards Florida junior Will Yeguete during the first half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Jordan Morgan holds the ball around Florida defense during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas holds up three fingers after hitting a three-pointer during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach John Beilein instructs his team during a time out in the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke smiles from the sideline as he waits to check back into the game during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke guards Florida senior Kenny Boynton during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary looks for a basket over Florida junior Casey Prather in the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas guards Florida junior Patric Young as Young loses his footing during th second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. dunks during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford takes the ball to the hoop over Florida senior Erik Murphy during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. hugs sophomore Trey Burke during a huddle in the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach John Beilein looks out onto the court during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary and freshman Glenn Robinson III guard Florida senior Kenny Boynton during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke shoots around Florida senior Mike Rosario in the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford hangs from the rim after a dunk during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht makes a layup around Florida freshman Michael Frazier during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke shoots around Florida junior Scottie Wilbekin during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Spike Albrecht is greeted by senior Matt Vogrich during a time out in the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke pumps his fist during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Matt Vogrich moves the ball down the court during the second half at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford knocks freshman Caris LeVert in the face as they wait for a three-point shot to drop by senior Matt Vogrich during the last minute of play against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford leaps into the air as he celebrates a three-point bucket by senior Matt Vogrich during the last minute of play against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan senior Matt Vogrich hugs head coach John Beilein on his way to the bench after hitting a three-pointer in the last seconds of the Wolverines 79-59 win over Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advance to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke, sophomore Jon Horford and fifth-year senior Corey Person celebrate beating Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan celebrates beating Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Jon Horford leaps into the air as he celebrates a three-point bucket by senior Matt Vogrich during the last minute of play against Florida at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan basketball celebrates in a huddle on the court after beating Florida 79-59 and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Caris LeVert smiles in the middle of his teammates as they celebrate beating Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Nik Stauskas is lifted in the air by teammate freshman Mitch McGary after Michigan beat Florida 79-59 to advance to the Final Four in Atlanta. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. and his team wave to the crowd as they celebrate beating Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan basketball holds their NCAA South Regional Champion trophy as they celebrate being Florida in the Elite Eight and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan basketball holds their NCAA South Regional Champion trophy as they celebrate being Florida in the Elite Eight and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burke cuts down a section of the net after beating Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan freshman Mitch McGary smiles as he revs up the crowd before cutting a piece of the net after Michigan beat Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advance to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan head coach John Beilein waves the crowd as he prepares to cut the net down after Michigan beat Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advance to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan hugs a family member after the team beat Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advances to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. laughs as he high-fives members of the pep band after Michigan beat Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan sophomore Trey Burkehugs a family member after beating Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. answers a question as sophomore Trey Burke smiles during a press conference after Michigan beat Florida to win the NCAA South Regional Championship and advancing to the Final Four at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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Michigan junior Tim Hardaway Jr. points to Michigan's NCAA South Regional Championship trophy as he answers questions from the media in the locker room after beating Florida 79-59 at Cowboys Stadium on Sunday, March 31, 2013. Melanie Maxwell I AnnArbor.com
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The Michigan men's basketball team led from start to finish against Florida on Sunday, defeating the Gators 79-59 at Cowboys Stadium to secure the program's first Final Four berth since 1993.
Melanie Maxwell is a photographer for AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at melaniemaxwell@annarbor.com.
Comments
bluenella
Mon, Apr 1, 2013 : 10:20 p.m.
Nice gallery! You really captured the joy of this victory.
Lizzy Alfs
Mon, Apr 1, 2013 : 11:46 a.m.
Awesome photos, Melanie. When I was watching the last game I was thinking about you, because there were a few times where the photographers got barreled in to. Also, it looked like there were a ton of photographers vying for a very small space!